fundraising-msg – 12/1/18

Fundraising ideas for SCA groups.

NOTE: See also the files: households-msg, new-groups-msg, recruitment-msg, largess-ideas-msg, travel-funds-msg, crown-cost-msg.

************************************************************************
NOTICE -

This file is a collection of various messages having a common theme that I have collected from my reading of the various computer networks. Some messages date back to 1989, some may be as recent as yesterday.

This file is part of a collection of files called Stefan's Florilegium. These files are available on the Internet at: http://www.florilegium.org

I have done a limited amount of editing. Messages having to do with separate topics were sometimes split into different files and sometimes extraneous information was removed. For instance, the message IDs were removed to save space and remove clutter.

The comments made in these messages are not necessarily my viewpoints. I make no claims as to the accuracy of the information given by the individual authors.

Please respect the time and efforts of those who have written these messages. The copyright status of these messages is unclear at this time. If information is published from these messages, please give credit to the originator(s).

Thank you,
    Mark S. Harris                  AKA:  THLord Stefan li Rous
                                          Stefan at florilegium.org
************************************************************************

Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
From: UCCXDEM <UCCXDEM at MVS.UCC.OKSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Re: Feast Formats
Organization: Oklahoma State University Computer Center, Stillwater OK
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1993 15:36:00 GMT

>Greetings, all, from Angharad ver' Rhuawn.
<snip>
>and I'm drooling at the thought....
>And here, I read regularly about feasts whose budgets are "only" $8, $10,
>and more.  HOW MUCH DO YOU GUYS GET, TO COOK A FEAST WITH, ANYHOW?
>-- Sorry for shouting. I'm better now.  Really.
>But I am curious what feast budgets run in other parts of the world.
>Cheers, 
>-- Angharad/Terry

Greetings to the Rialto and Lady Angharad from Marke.
Here in Mooneschadowe, there is two sets of people who trade off in
doing feasts at our events, the Green Man Tavern and the Purple Pheasant
The average per head budget runs from 3 to 4.5 dollars. The last
Mooneshadowe Guardian event, the budget was allowed $5 per person. The
dishes were set up in 3 courses. There was (if memory serves) 3 Veg.
dishes, and I remember 4 meats (venison, beef, pork, and chicken) and
a Welsh meatless sausage. Interspersed with breads, fruits, and cheeses.
Also, they did serve a simple dessert. This feast was done by the Green
Man people, and the Ansteorran Crown loved it. This feast did make a
profit, which was unexpected. The Green Man Tavern was able to keep the
costs below $5 a head. 

Our shire is doing a Valentine's fundraiser on
the 12th of February '94 for the 'moderns' of the area. The theme is
Valentine's so the tickets will be sold two at a time. The budget for
this is 6-7 dollars per person. The autocrats for this are researching
the menu and the serving style and the gossip. The feasters will be
seeded with 10 SCA couples to play completely in Persona, with approp-
riate gossip. Of course this is planned to be an all evening feast. If
anyone wants more info, just email a message to me.
                                            Marke
***********************************************************************
David Mann, OSU CIS, Stillwater, Ok.
H.L. Marke von Mainz, Reeve, Mooneschadowe, Ansteorra
uccxdem at okway.okstate.edu or uccxdem at mvs.ucc.okstate.edu

From: gshetler at envirolink.ORG (Greg Shetler)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Operating expenses
Date: 1 Jul 1994 13:36:06 -0400
Organization: the internet

You know, in Dun Or operating expenses are partially defrayed by passing the
hat at the end of the council meeting.  Whatever sum is raised (i.e. 32.17)
determines the year to be looked up in a history reference..  3217 would
become 1617 (the year is modulo 1600), which would then be 17.  If the year is
not interesting enough, the hat goes around again.  Say another $1049 is
raised, btringing the total to $$42.66.  The year to look up is thus 1066.

Interesting "bidding" wars sometimes arise, as people try to get the amount to
their favorite year(s).  This method can raise (and has) as much as $40 to $50
in a single night, from nothing more than simple generosity and fun.  This is
often enough to pay for a post-office box, postage, long-distance phone calls,
and miscellaneous expenses for the officers.
---------------------------------------->>
Mordock von Rugen, Hlaford, Outlands Fray
MKA: Greg Shetler

From: charles at krusty.eecs.umich.edu (Charles J. Cohen)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shires
Date: 25 Sep 1995 22:34:41 GMT
Organization: University of Michigan AI Lab

In article <95268.164959CS23001 at maine.maine.edu>,
Lisa A. Tyson  <CS23001 at MAINE.MAINE.EDU> wrote:

>I believe that my group may be typical of a small shire
> (or incipient shires ) in that we would like to increase
>our shire funds but need good fund raising ideas to choose from.

I can think of a few ways.  When our shire did not have enough money
for specific projects, we would hold an auction at one of our local
revels. People would donate something, like some small jewelry or some
garb or a service (like offering to teach someone how to make a
shield, etc).

Another method is to put on a performance, such as a dinner
theater. This takes a lot of preparation and time, but it is
possible.  For example, at Cynnabar we would put on a Court of Love
dinner theater show at a restaurant on Valentine's day, where we
recieved a nice amount.  I can give lots more details on this, if you
wish.

Best of luck! - Midair MacCormaic

Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
From: ojid.wbst845 at xerox.com (Orilee Ireland-Delfs)
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shir
Organization: Xerox Corporation, Webster NY
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 1995 15:05:26 GMT

Some ideas that I have seen used preety effectively:

A "bake sale" lunch at your events.  food is donated by members
of the group (muffins, quick breads, miniature quiches, pastries,
scones, etc.) and sold for lunch to attendees.

A "garage sale" at an event where members can sell items they
no longer need (SCA related of course) or all of the unclaimed
lost and found from past events.  Items can be sold at a fixed cost
or auctioned off either loudly or silently with the proceeds going
to the group's coffers.  Items made by members of the group
or services or personalized items (a banner made with the 
individual's arms for example) could also be auctioned off.

One fund raiser that is successful for my Barony involves catering
a Yule dinner for a local Garden Club.  The Garden Club has dinner/
lectures every few months through the year and we cater the
dinner in December, complete with period dishes (usually trying to
emphasize herbs in keeping with the Garden Center's charter), and
entertainment.  For the past 3 years, the dinner has been sold out
within hours of the tickets going on sale, and was so successful the 
first year that we had to add a second night. Due to the size of the all, we have been limited to about 60 per seating, but there have been rumblings about
moving the dinner to a school where we'd have a real kitchen and a larger
audience.
We are paid for the
food costs and the profits of the dinner are split between the Garden Club
and our group.  Maybe a local church or social group would be interested
in something similar.

Raffling off a well-made item (a war chest or something large and pretty)
also works well - just be sure to check your state's raffle laws first!

A "weeping and wailing" crew set up for a tournament - the more the fighter
pays, the better mourners he gets.  A small pitance would get him dragged
off the field by his heels, a large sum would get him a full set of mourners
in veils, flowers, and a grand procession off the field on his shield.
Or perhaps your group could set up paid "services" for the day at an event
- a herald for a fighter, someone who will fetch and carry for a person all
day, something like that.

Hope this gives you some ideas!  Good luck!
Orianna

From: VYXA86B at prodigy.com (Susan Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shir
Date: 27 Sep 1995 13:07:27 GMT
Organization: Prodigy Services Company  1-800-PRODIGY

You might also auction off the judgeships for assorted contests...up here 
in Oertha several groups have raised funds that way, especially for 
ethnic/time-period cooking, desserts, and  brewing contests cause the 
judges get to sample the various goodies. The dessert judgeships have 
done best over time, I think.
Flanna

From: ghita at MCS.COM (Susan Earley)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shires
Date: 26 Sep 1995 14:55:14 -0500
Organization: MCSNet Services

The New Chancellor of the Exchequer Officer's Handbook (due to be
approved by the Board of Directors in October) has an entier
appendix dedicated to fund-raising ideas.  After approval, it
should be delivered to you by the end of the year.
-Ghita
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Maestra Margherita Alessia, called Ghita     Member # 32315      Susan Earley
Shire of Rokkehealdan [SW Chicago Suburbs]                     Brookfield, IL
Middle Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer                      ghita at mcs.com
Purpure, a sword palewise or between two winged cats rampant combatant, that
                    to dexter Argent, that to sinister Or.

From: Garick Chamberlin <Garick at vonkopke.demon.co.uk>
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shires
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 95 23:43:45 GMT
Organization: Drachenwald

I have run *many* fund-raisers for local groups and for Kingdom wide accounts.
By far the most lucrative I have seen or been involved in is a simple auction.

At one local event I went out and spent $30 at second hand stores. For that $30 
I got the Tourney Prize (an empty fox) and a bunch of vaguely medeival brick-
a-brac. By combining this stuff with a few leftovers from the contents of my
garage and talking one of the funniest guys in the Kingdom into being my
co-auctioneer we raised over $300 at an after dinner auction the next evening.

At last Coronation I hosted an auction that raised over $600.  The best sellers
are Services (personalized scroll from a scribe, poem of derision written about
your enemy by a local bard, etc), followed by booze.  Feast gear and armor also
always sell briskly. A peice of rattan that I had payed $18 dollars for and
had used 1/3 of, for example, sold for $25.  Pretty much anything you can scrape
up will sell.

The most important part is to have a good auctioneer who keeps it moving, to
keep it amusing, to accept only dollar increments, and to keep it amusing.
For example, when a truly hideous yellow ceramic goblet was getting no bids, 
I threatened not to let the servers serve the next remove untill it sold. It 
immediately sold for a couple of bucks. The fiendish purchaser immediately
donated it back to the auction.  When it came back up, rather than try to sell
it outright, I auctioned off the right to smash it.  getting into the spirit,
His Majesty offered to duct tape it to his helm and let the succesfull bidder
take three swings at it.  It went for over $20. Thus can a poor mover be turned
into a great bit of schtickt and a hefty ammount of cash.

Another fun fund raising idea, though rarely so lucrative, is the Fighter 
Auction. This is much quicker and easier than a standard auction. On the day of
the tourney, you simple auction off all the fighters. The succesful bidder then
receives any prize that fighter wins, rather than the fighter himself.  This
works best if you have more than one prize (like a Best Novice, or Best Death),
as then every fighter has a good chance of winning something, so they all go
for good rates. At one event of this ilk with about 50 fighters in the tourney,
Novices were going for about $10, squire level fighters for $10-15, Knights
for 15-25, Viscounts for up to 35, the 2 counts went for about 40 each, the
Dukes went for about 50, and the king himself raised a bid of over $75.  I doubt
the main prize was worth more than $50, but the prestige seems to be worth
something too. 

Good luck with your fund-raising.

P.S. I wouldn't bother with a raffle. I have found (to my chagrine) that you 
can usually auction off an item for more money than would come in on ticket
sales. Raffles are too uncertain for people to sink much money into and they
don't get a good feeding frenzy going like an auction does.
-- 
Viscount Sir Garick von Kopke
Honor Virtus Est

From: parkerd at mcmail.cis.McMaster.CA (Diana Parker)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shires
Date: 28 Sep 1995 02:37:22 -0400
Organization: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

In article <95268.164959CS23001 at maine.maine.edu>,
Lisa A. Tyson  <CS23001 at MAINE.MAINE.EDU> wrote:

> I believe that my group may be typical of a small shire
> (or incipient shires ) in that we would like to increase
> our shire funds but need good fund raising ideas to choose from.

At an event:
- auctions of donated articles & services (possibly including their 
	server-of-choice for feast) 
	(the first auction I saw the highest amount went for a box of 
	 Baroness Angharad's cookies - the price jumped $5 every time the 
	 auctioneer ate another one during the bidding :)
- merchants table of donated articles & services
- lunch tables
- raffles or lotteries (3 prizes genders more interest than just 1)

Away from events
- pass the hat (I've seen groups pass it weekly until they'd reached 
	their goal - or lowered their goal)
- paid demos
- garage sales (group members donate "stuff" - all proceeds to the shire)

cheers
Tabitha
----------------------------------------------
Diana Parker   		parkerd at mcmaster.ca
Security Services	CUC - 201	
McMaster University	(905) 525-9140 (x24282) 

From: mchance at crl.com (Michael A. Chance)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shires
Date: 29 Sep 1995 18:32:13 -0700
Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access

Lady Brynn writes:

>I believe that my group may be typical of a small shire
> (or incipient shires ) in that we would like to increase
>our shire funds but need good fund raising ideas to choose from.

One of the most consistent sources of income that the Barony of Three
Rivers has had over the years has been the Boy Scouts.  The barony
routinely does demos for Cub, Webelos, and Scout packs, often at
things like Blue and Gold dinners.  While we've never asked for any
renumeration for these demos, we almost inevitably get asked how much
we want afterward.  Our standard response is "We do these demos for
free; however, if you'd like to make a donation to our local chapter,
our suggested donation is $50. You are free, though, to donate as much
or as little as you like."  Quite often, we end up receiving more
than that amount.  To be honest, Three Rivers is in a major
metropolitan area (St. Louis, Missouri), and there are a *lot* of
Scout troops.  The number of such potential sources in your area may be
significantly less.

Another option is to run either a food booth, a crafts booth, or a
games booth (or some combination of these) at local church fairs, town
or county fairs, etc., in conjunction with a "typical" SCA demo.

Mikjal Annarbjorn
-- 
Michael A. Chance          St. Louis, Missouri, USA    "At play in the fields
Work: mc307a at sw1stc.sbc.com                             of St. Vidicon"
Play: mchance at crl.com

From: MCKAY_MICHAEL at tandem.COM
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shires
Date: 28 Sep 1995 21:17:48 -0400
Organization: The Internet

   One of the biggest problems with traditional fund raisers is that they only
draw upon members for the money.  More effective fund raisers get money from
outside the group.  These types of fund raisers are more difficult to do, and
have to steer a tight moral ground.  For instance, I would never consider
having a SCA fund raiser that just asked for money (like the Salvation Army
Bell ringers).  Futher, you have to be very careful if you are going to
"compete" with local businesses (from a non-profit stand-point).  A group of
us had considered "catering" dinners with medieval entertainment as a form
of fund raising, but this ran into all sorts of problems (in addition to
the competing aspects, health and license issues also being important).
   Even within these restrictions, it is possible to do some very good fund
raisers.  Some good things to look for: furthers the educational mission of
the SCA, gives people good value for their money, and stays within the
moral confines explained above.  The first idea worked quite well for our
Canton, and I highly recommend it.  Our local community decided to do a Renn
Faire (but any community gathering will work).  We looked for a medieval
activity, that would be involving, but not require too much time commitment.
This turned into an archery booth.  We gave 13 arrow shots for a $1 (about
the cheapest thing in the Faire), and gave personalized archery instructions
and medieval history to anybody who wanted it.  This raised about $1300 in
a very hetic 2 days (we had completly bought out the cheap arrow supply
within a 20 mile radius too), even after subtracting booth and arrow costs
(bows were loaned for the event, luckily no breakage there).  Although we
used archery, there are probably a number of different crafts that could also
be used (should be able to complete the project in about 15 minutes).
    The second idea is much simpler, but still needs a bit of planning to
make it go smoothly.  Try renting out costumes for Halloween.  There is some
risk, but you handle this with contingency charges.  Done well, this is also
an excellent place for helping educate the public.
    Garick made a comment about raffles not raising enough money.  I'll agree
that traditional raffles often have this problem.  Two things do make them
better.  Have multiple items in the raffle (too many times I have seen a bunch
of really nifty items all raffled off as a single lot).  But to make it work
even better, let me suggest the following:  Have a lot of items to raffle, and
treat it almost like a silent auction.  Make the tickets cheap, and give big
discounts for buying lots of them (25 cents apiece, 5 for $1, 30 for $5, etc.).
Put a jar in front of each item, and have people deposit raffle tickets for the
items they want.  Done with good encouragement [selling], this type of raffle
will raise far more money than an ordinary sort.  One minor disadvantage is
that you can't easily sell raffle tickets in advance (although one way to do
this is to sell special tickets for a "very nifty" item, basically a seperate
raffle).
    Those are the ideas off the top of my head.  I'd be interested in any other
ideas as well.

Seaan McAy    Caer Darth; Darkwood; Mists; West   (Santa Cruz, CA)
Per fess indented argent and vert, three pheons counterchanged

From: 0003900943 at mcimail.COM (Marla Lecin)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Fund raiser ideas for small shires
Date: 26 Sep 1995 14:47:23 -0400
Organization: The Internet

Greetings from Jessa d'Avondale, 

One fund-raiser that our canton found very successful was to sell lunch at
an event. 

We had run our own event a month earlier, and froze the leftovers (honey
butter, deboned chicken, sauteed onions, oranges, sliced apples and pears).
This kept the expenses very low. 

For lunch, we sold lemonade and orange-cinnamon drink for 25 cents a glass
(The orange-cinnamon drink concentrate recipe was posted on the Rialto
sometime last year), along with cheese-onion pasties, chicken pasties,
apple-pear tarts, soup, and bread & butter. We set the prices low, no more
than $1 per item. 

If you should consider this, I would recommend the following:  pick an event
that several of your members would be attending anyway; ask the autocrat for
permission ahead of time (they may have planned to serve lunch!), find out
how many attendees they expect, and if there might be tables you can set up
at; don't expect to use the site's kitchen - bring your own coolers, hot
plates, etc. 

For a couple of evenings' work cooking and baking, we were able to raise
over $150. I have found that no matter how long people have been in the SCA,
many of them (myself included!) will not always remember to bring lunch to
an event that starts before noon.  They will be happy to spend a few dollars
at your table in return for a plateful of food. 

Jessa 

Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
From: arnora at coulomb.uwaterloo.ca (Arnora Dunestan)
Subject: shire fundrasing ideas (longish)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 1995 13:03:25 GMT
Organization: University of Waterloo
Keywords: host a collegium!

Arnora here.  Again.  Like tub mold that just keeps coming back when you're
not watching ... :-)

Five years ago, a small group within my canton (the local members of my
household) needed to raise some money for required items.  we needed
something a small handful of us could organize, with minimum expense,
and maximum gain.

The outcome of that need was the "Forward Into The Past" Medieval Collegium
Demo (yes, it's a public demo!)  Our profits typically run to about $600
(and that's Ealdormerian funds, friends :-), with expenses having crept
up to about $200 + over the five years we have been doing this.

The problem with the Collegium idea is that, while it only takes a 
handful of people to organize, it takes a LOT to pull off, becuase the
Collegium is a RUM-style demo format, meaning you require the services
of a large number of available people willing to teach an hour's course
on a given topic.  We have discovered, over five years, that after the
first year, people are coming to us to ask if they can teach a course
for us ... :-)

Ostensibly, three people can put this together - one to handle advertising
(both SCA and mundane), one to handle aspects of registration, and one
to organize the teachers and the schedule.  Then you might want to look
at having someone to handle setting up atmospheric displays for the 
mundanes to look at between classes, and another person to co-ordinate
set-up/take-down.

Major expense is, naturally, advertising; heading into our sixth year,
we have evolved into a pretty extensive (and expensive :-) advertising
campaign, but depending on the interest in your area, you can get away with
simple posters on coloured paper (i recommend nothing smaller than 11x17"
for impact) and maybe some flyers.  If you are worried about garnering
enough public interest, you can open it up to general SCA attendance as
well (I also recommend having non-teaching SCAdians come in mundanes,
to make the real mundanes feel less out-of-place in the classroom).  
Another expense which can be as great or as small as you like are the
much-appreciated "thank you" gifts for the teachers.  Our first year,
we offered bottles of homemade mead or non-alcoholic ginger beer to the
teachers; in the past two years, we have offered pewter castings made by
our own house members.  

The point is, this sort of "demo" can be done on a shoestring budget, if
you can get the teachers to help donate some time and effort.  This sort
of demo can also spiral out of control and become a major annual event
that you schedule your life around ... :-)  like any event, it can be
a LOT of work, or it can be as little work as you think you can get away
with ...  depending on the manpower you have available (you did say the 
shire was small, oui?), this may be something you can make work.

Good luck in your endeavours,

In Service,

Arnora
(Lady Arnora Dunestan, Houses Venshavn and Hrogin, Ealdormere)

From: salley at niktow.canisius.edu (David Salley)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Fundraiser Ideas Requested for Small Shires
Date: 7 Oct 95 20:28:40 GMT
Organization: Canisius College, Buffalo NY. 14208

1.) Get permission from a mall manager or a chain store manager to "set up
shop".  We're using the Barnes and Noble bookstore on Niagara Falls Blvd. 
here in Rhydderich Hael (Buffalo).

2.) Pick a Saturday in December.  We've got the 19th.

3.) Stock up on wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, scissors, tape, etc.  We
actually found four "medievalish" wrapping paper designs and stocked up.

4.) Advertise in advance.

5.) On the big day, wear garb and wrap presents for a fee.  If you've got
bards, put them to work singing old Christmas Carols.  If you've got someone
who can do a passable "Father Christmas", give him a bag of candy and turn 
him loose.

We're expecting to make enough money this year to make a large donation to
Deaconess Pediatrics Hospital (where Buffalo cops bring the born-Crack-addicted
babies they find in garbage cans. :-()

                                                       - Dagonell

SCA Persona : Lord Dagonell Collingwood of Emerald Lake, CSC, CK, CTr
Habitat	    : East Kingdom, AEthelmearc Principality, Rhydderich Hael Barony
Internet    : salley at cs.canisius.edu  (Please use this, reply may not work.)
USnail-net  : David P. Salley, 136 Shepard Street, Buffalo, New York 14212-2029

From: Mario Nigrovic <cyrus at netzone.com>
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Ideas for fund raising???
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 10:01:27 +0000
Organization: NetZone Services L.L.C.  (602) 991-4NET

Greetings unto all from Melisend!

Our Barony has had great success with Pie-A-Peer auctions.  Peers up for 
auction get hit with a pie tin full of whipping cream by the highest 
bidder.  Round up volunteer peers ahead of time (so they know to wear 
washable garb - or bring a change of clothes) and really talk it up 
before the event.  We have had about equal success with the baby peers 
(everyone wants to give them a hard time) and the old-timers (Master 
Mark the Immoral's price was $65 from a consortium of his *friends*).  
We only do this at out-door tournament type events - for obvious 
reasons, but it's alot of fun!
-- 
                                    Melisend
Cindy Nigrovic                       <cyrus at NetZone.Com>

From: greeder at concentric.net
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Ideas for fund raising???
Date: 13 Jun 1996 01:34:00 GMT
Organization: Concentric Internet Services

In <4pl57n$3dr at newsbf02.news.aol.com>, celtic2074 at aol.com (Celtic2074) writes:
>The group I am in is trying to develop some ideas for  fund raising.  The
>site costs in our area have sky rocket over the past few years.  It is
>becoming impossible for events to make any profit to cover the  groups
>operating expenses.  I am sure there are other groups out there that have
>faced this problem. What solutions have been found ?  Any ideas for fund
>raisers ? 

Two things that have been great fund raisers for Bryn-gwlad have been the
"fight-the-knight" and "crossbow shoot"  We get together with the organizers
of fairs and medwvial style events around here.  Two booths are
set up and we collect a fee.  Usualy we have to split the fee with the 
organizer but we have always made money.  

For fight the knight we let the kids whack at a knight (real person) who
will make a token resistance then do a great prat fall.  A harald then
announces the kid as the brave and fearless winner and gives them a 
certificate.  There is usualy a line.

Crossbow shoot is what it sounds like.  Padded Quarells are shot at targets
on a short range.

The down side of this is the labor.  If the populous is not willing to help
out. it all is worthless.

From: afn03234 at freenet2.afn.org (Ronald L. Charlotte)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Ideas for fund raising???
Date: 13 Jun 1996 11:08:24 GMT

In <4pl57n$3dr at newsbf02.news.aol.com>, celtic2074 at aol.com (Celtic2074) wrote:
> The group I am in is trying to develop some ideas for  fund raising.  The
> site costs in our area have sky rocket over the past few years.  It is
> becoming impossible for events to make any profit to cover the  groups
> operating expenses.  I am sure there are other groups out there that have
> faced this problem. What solutions have been found ?  Any ideas for fund
> raisers ?

Our Barony has its largest fundraiser from selling softdrinks at the 
medieval faire run by the city every year (its also where we have a huge 
demo area, its more work than an _event_!).

I've known groups to sponsor snack stands at events, or even to have 
periodic "trunk sales" with all or part of the profit going to the 
group.

There's the possibility of having a auction at an event (this works 
really well if the group has at least a few skilled crafters or cooks 
(box lunches)).

I well understand the site fee problem.  We live in an area chock full 
of campgrounds and parks, and only a handful have the facilities we need 
at a reasonable price.
--
     al Thaalibi ---- An Crosaire, Trimaris
     Ron Charlotte -- Gainesville, FL
     afn03234 at afn.org

From: gfrose at cotton (Terry Nutter)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Ideas for fund raising???
Date: 12 Jun 1996 22:36:41 GMT
Organization: Not Much

Greetings, all, from Katerine Rountre.

There are generally three approaches to fund-raising:

        * within the local group
        * within the larger group
        * outside the group

These are listed in order from easiest to hardest, and from least to
most effective (in the sense of raising least to most bucks, assuming
that the activities at each level are roughly equally successful).

Some of the sorts of things you can do:

        * Rummages, auctions, etc.

        This is usually done within the local or larger group.  You
        procede by asking everyone locally to toss in anything they
        have and might want to part with, and then arranging to hawk
        the stuff, with teh group picking up the tab.

        This can also be targed outside the group asking for things
        of more general interest, and then holding a lawn/garage/tag/
        whatever-they-call-it-in-your-neck-of-the-woods sale.

        There is the ubiquitous bake sale.  (We can at least offer
        some slightly different products.)

        * Selling services

        This is usually done within the larger group.  Think broad.
        A "service" can be taking care of someone's kids at an event;
        but it can also be letting someone dunk you in water or
        throw pies at you; it can be writing a special verse for them;
        it can be _anything_ that anyone in your local group can do.
        (Well, _almost_ anything.  Keep it legal....)

        * Selling services outside

        Summer is the season of the carwash.

        Some places will actually pay for demos; great work if you can
        get it.

        You could try picking a weekend, and advertizing in the local
        paper a "Household Help and Handyman" benefit service for that 
        weekend only, labor to come from your group, procedes to go to
        the group.

        * Begging

        You can always pass the hat.  If you pass it around each other,
        it's likely to come back thin, but at an event, you may have
        better luck.

None of these is guaranteed to work.  If raising money were easy, we'd all
be rich.  But they're a few ideas.  If any of them look like they'll work
for you locally, there's not much to lose by giving them a shot.

Cheers,
-- Katerine/Terry

From: ghita at ix.netcom.com(Susan C Earley)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Ideas for fund raising???
Date: 13 Jun 1996 16:50:54 GMT
Organization: Netcom

The new exchequer handbook has an entire appendix of fund-raising ideas
(pages and pages of them). Your local exchequer should have one of
these handbooks. If not, you can buy one from the Corporate Office in
Milpitas for $10 (every group should have one anyway...)

Date: Wed, 07 Jan 98 15:54:27 -0600
From: rudin at okway.okstate.edu
Subject: Re[2]: SC - It's still chicken? :-0

     Our shire does a Valentine's Feast fund raiser where we serve mostly
     mundane couples.  We generally serve cornish game hens, one per
     couple.  The only tableware they are given is a spoon and a table
     knife (not sharp).  As I understand, it is quite amusing watching the
     mundanes try to figure out how to attack the hen.

     Mercedes
     rudin at okway.okstate.edu

Subject: ANST - Money from other sources
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 98 18:57:21 MST
From: "James Crouchet" <jtc at io.com>
To: ansteorra at Ansteorra.ORG

Ulf, thanks [for] the discussion on Event Costs, which is a great lead in
to a related subject I have been discussing of late. That subject is
Corporate Sponsors. Corporate Sponsors are companies who give your
group something of value. For instance, we have one corporate sponsor
who prints our baronial newsletter at little or no cost. In exchange
they note in the newsletter that they printed it. Further, we try to
take our other printing needs to them.

So what can we get from such sponsors and what do they get for it?
Well, space for one thing. Meeting rooms, space for dance or fighter
practice. Perhaps the use of equipment that they already have or even
money -- especially if earmarked for a specific purpose.

What they get varies. They may want to be mentioned in your
newsletter as a sponsor (this is NOT an ad -- that is an important
legal distinction) much like public radio and tv mention their
sponsors.

They will almost certainly want to write off the cost on their
income tax as a donation. Consider that if they let you use space
they are not using anyway (or in the evening when they do not use it)
they can write off the fair market value of that space, i.e. what
equivalent space rents for in your area. That can lower their taxes
without actually increasing their costs.

They may do it just for the community PR. Odds are, they will want all
these things.

So, how do you get a corporate sponsor? The short answer is, you ask
them. In practice it is more complicated than that.

First, you need a positive community presence. That means giving
school demos, helping in local clean-up days, doing an adopt-a-hwy,
marching in parades, helping fund raise for public radio & tv, being
the entertainment at the policeman's ball, helping restore parks and
other community service activities. Do as much in costume as possible,
avoid talking about how weird you are and remember that talking about
your religion -- not matter what it is -- is bound to offend someone.
What you want for your trouble is a letter of thanks. Keep a file of
these. BTW, having the rest of the community know who you are and that
you are OK helps a lot in getting halls, getting new members and in
interactions with police or city councils.

Second, you need to pick a potential sponsor who has something you
want. Of course, we all want money, but that is the last thing a
business will want to give. Go for the in-kind donations whenever
possible. Remember that while you can have multiple sponsors some may
see this as disloyal, especially if you have more than two or three.
Also, if they want you to show up at their company picnic or some
such, more than a couple may put too much strain on your schedule.

Third, PREPARE a presentation. Make it clear who you are, what you give
to the community (now is when you need those letters), what you want
and what you are offering them (like a mention in your newsletter).

Fourth, have your best folks make contact and present your proposal.
If they say no, go to the next candidate. You may get a lot of NOs,
but it only takes one YES.

Finally, keep records and REPORT their donations. It is very
important to keep this all legal and report everything because if they
report their donation to the IRS any you do not they may get audited
and then they would drop you at once. What's more, YOUR GROUP might
get audited for unreported donations.

This may sound like a lot of trouble, but the benefits can be well
worth it and there are a lot of side benefits to having a positive
community presence. This also allows your group to do things without
having to get all the money from the pockets of SCAers.

Don Doré

P.S. - If any of you treasurer or legal sorts see mistakes in what I
have said above, please point them out so those who do this can do it
right!

From: David Everett <everettd at ix.netcom.com>
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: fund raising
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 19:38:02 -0800

Holly Cochran wrote:

> Greetings from Ms. Aidan--The Outlands list has recently begun a
> discussion about site fees, etc. The underlying issue seems to be
> funding and fund raising. What are some ideas and ways that groups out
> there in the big SCA world have used to raise funds for things like
> sites, newsletters, loaner armor, etc. without raising site fees?
> Thanks, and a list of ideas will be compiled and posted back to the
> Outlands list.
>
> Things I had thought of and already suggested-fighter auctions, demos
> with Bashaknight, archery, etc. , participation in RenFairs (no flames
> please, its just that its done...), selling scrolls or other A&S stuff,
> A&S auctions.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ms. Aidan Cocrinn
> Barony of al-Barran
> Kingdom of the Outlands

 Auctions are very good, as are contests with entry fees, Lunchbox
auctions, Auction a fighter for a prize tourrney, buyer gets the prize.
The list is VERY long,  in the kingdom,
of the West on every Labor Day weekend, the Ducal Prize Tourney is held,
this event is a fundraiser for the Kingdom Historical Trust Inc.  a non
profit organization whose purpose is to acquire land for a permanent site
in the central west kingdom.  Over the four days of the event there a
myriad of contests, games and auctions. IIRC, last year approx. Nineteen
Thousand dollars was raised.
I think that the common theme is, at least here, is that we are happy to
give money for a good cause. But we want that choice, and being charged an
inflated price for an event so the local group can make money just sets a
lot of teeth on edge.  The Bod Site Fee surcharge was very controversial
out here.
Finally take a look at your Exchequer's Handbook,  It has a lot of
suggestions on fundraising in the back IIRC, (haven't been Exchequer in a
while =(8^D)
--
David Everett/Dimitri Sveestunov
Wanna be Jeopardy! Question Writer
This Message Brought to You by the Letters L and B,
and the number 8.

From: "sunshinegirl" <sunshinegirl at steward-net.com>
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: fund raising
Date: 5 Apr 98 05:12:44 GMT

Holly Cochran <ulfaidan at flash.net> wrote:
> What are some ideas and ways that groups out
> there in the big SCA world have used to raise funds for things like
> sites, newsletters, loaner armor, etc. without raising site fees?

Bake sales at tourneys--especially when lunch items are provided.   Lunch
basket auction (volunteers make lunch for two, the baskets are auctioned
without knowing who made the lunch, and the maker eats with the buyer) 
Special elections (Queen or King of May, for example) where
votes/nominations are purchased.  SCA themed garage or costume sales,
either with volunteer items or with owners contributing a percentage to
sponsoring group.  (Don't know if they still do it, but Calafia used to
have an annual costume sale--great place to either get rid of that costume
that no longer fits your personna or purchase that costume that fits your
new personna...)  Sponsor a war.  It might start off small, but everybody
loves a war, and if done right can really add to the bankroll.  Simple but
throughally researched feasts can also pay, especially if you insist on
prepayment with reservation.  Simple means less expense to actually cook,
but researched and planned means people won't mind paying $8-12 for it. 
Just make sure that it is on time and comes complete with entertainment as
well. Hope this helps, and I would love a copy of your list when you finish
it.

Melandra of the Woods

Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 16:17:03 -0700
From: lilinah at earthlink.net
Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] What would you do?
To: sca-cooks at ansteorra.org

Samrah wrote:
> I totally agree with your entire post.  What kingdom are you in?
> Here in Caid I have heard carwashes are not allowed as they are not
> a "period activity".

Chass Brown <chass at allegiance.tv> wrote:
>  Also never underesitimate the power of holding a carwash with the
> lasses of your area (have seen that one done as well).

As far as holding a fund-raising car wash... What is allowed is
specified in the Exchequer's Manuals. There is a different manual for
each kingdom for legal as well as traditional reasons.

There are certain rules that hold for the entire organization of the
SCA - since we must follow those specified by the IRS for 501.C.3
organizations.

There are others that depend on the laws of the states in which a
particular kingdom is located.

Law about fund raising can be very particular for 501.C.3
organizations, and car washes could be against the law... check with
your Kingdom Exchequer before making assumptions or spreading
information about any such thing.

Anahita
Exchequer for a Province that does one event a year, thank goodness,
so there's usually only one quarter with activity to report.

Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 06:48:48 -0500
From: "Terry Decker" <t.d.decker at worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] What would you do?
To: "Cooks within the SCA" <sca-cooks at ansteorra.org>

It's more likely the carwash is against tradition ("it's mundane") rather
than being against the law.

501.C.3 is more about how you may use your income than how you make it.  And
I don't remember anything in that chapter of Title 26 covering carwashes.

Individuals can act seperately or as a group to raise money for charity and
donate that money as they choose.  As long as it is not organized by
officers of the SCA acting on behalf of the SCA and the fundraiser is not
officially recognized or sanctioned by any SCA group, the fund raiser is not
an activity of the SCA.  State laws may apply, but they do not apply to the
SCA only to the individuals involved.

Bear

Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:24:52 -0700
From: Ruth Frey <ruthf at uidaho.edu>
Subject: [Sca-cooks] Car washes and 501(c)(3)
To: sca-cooks at ansteorra.org

> It's more likely the carwash is against tradition ("it's mundane")
> ratherthan being against the law.
>  Bear wrote:
> 501.C.3 is more about how you may use your income than how you
> make it.

      Actually, no, there are restrictions on making money for 501(c)(3)
organizations -- in order for it to remain non-Federally-taxed "exempt"
income, the income must be made in some way that directly relates to your
stated non-profit purpose (e.g. historical education).  A flat out
carwash doesn't cut it as "historical," and wouldn't qualify as exempt
income.  The US gov't is also rather tricky in some of their  definitions of
what is taxable and not -- for example, advertising space sold in a
periodical, even if the actual content of the periodical counted as  fully
"historical," would be non-exempt and taxable.  Ditto rental of group
equipment to others (renting archery targets to a local hunting club,  
etc.).

       What happens with non-exempt income is that it's treated as being made
by a for-profit sub-office (or whatever) of a non-profit overall group, and
all funds made in such a manner are then subject to standard Federal
corporate taxes -- so you *could* do it, but the bookkeeping would be a
nightmare.

       There is a small concession in that you can make some relatively
insignificant portion of your group's yearly income in non-exempt ways,
and still not have to pay taxes on it, but it has to be a pretty small
quantity.

        I know whereof I speak, having been involved in the ground-floor-
up organization of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) historical educational corporation
recently . . . It's actually been a bit of a headache, trying to figure out
what is an "acceptable" fundraiser.  There has been some discussion of
"piggybacking" historical/mundane activities, like doing a carwash in  garb,
and handing out educational flyers about the garb to patrons as they wait,
though nobody's yet called the IRS nonprofit hotline to ask about it for
sure.

        One nice thing about being a 501(c)(3) group is that you can put out
a donations can ("Please help us keep educating about history."), and it's
totally legal, and the income is non-taxable.  Doesn't always net much cash,
but it's a very low-overhead thing to have out at demos, and every little
bit helps . . .

> Individuals can act seperately or as a group to raise money for
> charity and donate that money as they choose.  As long as it is not  
> organized by
> officers of the SCA acting on behalf of the SCA and the fundraiser is not
> officially recognized or sanctioned by any SCA group, the fund raiser is not
> an activity of the SCA.  State laws may apply, but they do not apply to the
> SCA only to the individuals involved.

      I've been trying to encourage the above sorts of things a lot myself;
as an added benefit, several states allow individuals one or a couple
"freebies" a year (you usually get X number of selling events that are not
subject to state sales tax -- though if you go over that many events, then
sales tax does apply).  Check *your* state's rules on that first, though.

       Getting back to food content, there's always the option of a Period
bake sale (Period goodies, sellers in garb, totally historical-educational)
. . .  :)

                 -- Ruth

From: susan stallman <bronwens at cableone.net>
Date: September 16, 2005 4:02:33 PM CDT
To: ansteorra at ansteorra.org
Subject: [Ansteorra] re: Crown Server Auction

I'll be happy to explain:

A server auction is where people who are wanting to serve at feast are, well, put up for auction.  This is always a fun fund raiser.  Often a table will go together to bid on someone.  Although sometimes a single person may bid on a server and share with their table, or not.  The auction will be scheduled for a time where fighters will have a chance to clean up and come bid on someone to cater to them after their long day of noble endeavors.  

There is always great fun to be had by both server and servee.  Often the one being bid on has the most fun of all.  Many servers will come up with a twist or a bonus to raise their value.  For instance, Lady Thora and HE Adria are being "sold" as a pair, and a middle-eastern dance will be included in the price.  So whoever antes up for them will get dinner AND entertainment.

If you have seen HL Elizabeth's feast menu, you know it will be quite an extravaganza, so serving experience is preferred.  I am now half way to the number of servers needed, so I am still looking for more.  

REMEMBER!  This is a chance to serve those in need, while your serving friends at feast.

In Service Always,

Lady Bronwen Selwyn
The Fox Tail Inn
Barony of the Eldern Hills

<<< Can you explain what is involved exactly?
gwyneth

susan stallman <bronwens at cableone.net> wrote:
Greetings Good People of Ansteorra!

I am coordinating servers for the fabulous feast HL Elizabeth is preparing for Crown. We will be holding a server auction to raise funds for our neighbors to the east who have fallen victim to the treacherous jezebel Katrina. While I have had a number of generous hearted Ansteorrans step forward to offer themselves to be used, or is that abused, as servers, I am yet short of the number needed. I would like to have the list completed by this weekend so I may start to coordinate things as need.

If you are interested in being a server, please e'mail me privately at bronwens at cableone.net.

Lady Bronwen Selwyn
The Fox Tail Inn
Barony of the Eldern Hills >>>

From: L T <ldeerslayer at yahoo.com>
Date: September 20, 2005 12:20:34 AM CDT
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at ansteorra.org>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Server Auction

I've experienced one of these server auctions and it's really kewl. A  
number of us
bought several servers...some for our table and some for other  
people's tables...
it was amazing...

Our best server and the most fun...was a Peer of note...who adopted  
an alternate
persona of his unmarried sister...

Another gentle anonymously bid on the lady he was dating...she did  
not even
know he was able to make the event...the moment he revealed his  
identity as
her purchasor...at a very high price...is one of the most romantic  
ones I have
seen in the SCA...

Lorraine DeerSlayer

From: HLDarcy <HLDarcy at hot.rr.com>
Date: February 26, 2007 7:04:31 PM CST
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: [Ansteorra] Community Service

I would like to pass on a fund raising activity that my household does to support our local public libraries.  It's a simple thing and could be adapted by any group to support libraries or other worthwhile community services in your area.

Whenever we have a household event, such as our monthly birthday tourneys, we charge a $1.00 site fee and we hold a raffle in the evening during feast.  Tickets are a $1.00 each or six for $5.00.  We also have members and friends who donate to the library fund.  The money raised is then given to our local libraries to purchase materials on the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.  So far we have raised $250 which has been spread out between 3 libraries.  We are very close to making our next donation as we do this in $50 increments.

If you do this as a branch project (canton, shire, barony, etc.) remember this money must be kept seperate from your branch funds.  You can keep it in an old coffee can or a shoe box, but don't put it into your group's bank account.  (I put it in an envelope and stick it in my sock draw until we have $50.)

HL Darcy Evaline o Lasgwm
Lady Burkhaven
House Burkhaven

Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:58:58 -0500
From: Ysabeau <lady.ysabeau at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Empty Bowls
To: "Cooks within the SCA" <sca-cooks at lists.ansteorra.org>

I've gone to the one held here in Bryn Gwlad (Austin, TX) several times. It
is really a great way to pick up some unique, handmade pottery. There is a
wide variety of skill range in the bowls...some are just standard
molds/greenware that are painted then fired, others are handmade from  
the clay up.

The auctions are silent auctions with famous artists and people either
painting the bowls or signing bowls that were painted for them. One of the
bowls I saw in the last auction was painted by a famous southwestern artist
with a local gallery. Some are musicians or actors who just signed a  
bowl that someone else designed for them.

The way it worked was that there was someone at the front to collect your
$10...each $10 got you one bowl. You were then herded into a room with bowls
piled on tables and you sorted through to pick the one(s) you want.  Then you
go through to the next room that had several restaurants serving up a
variety of soup into your bowls. Then you went to the tables out back and
ate your soup. When you were done, there was a washing station to rinse your
bowls and a packing station with newspaper and stuff. On your way out, they
checked your receipt against the number of bowls...or something like that.

This would be a great fundraiser for the Trimaris Soup Kitchen at Gulf
Wars...just a thought! Maybe have various SCA notables paint bowls for a
silent auction...Or, if the facilities are available, have a paint your own
area. You can paint it and then have it fired then on Friday everyone can
come pick up their bowls and have soup...not sure if the facilities would
allow that but I'm not a potter and I don't know what it would take.

Ysabeau

Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:24:28 -0500
From: "Nick Sasso" <grizly at mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Elizabeth Crocker
To: "Cooks within the SCA" <sca-cooks at lists.ansteorra.org>

< < < <  At the last meeting of home ec
teachers in my district MANY years ago, one of the
women said she was not a "stitcher & sewer" she only
wanted to teach the family relations and personal
adjustment stuff,   > > > > > >

MAN! talk about an golden opportunity for added income and activity . . .
resource education in "stitching and sewing" for your people.  Teach  basic
household skills to middle school, high school, and your adult aged
students who want to learn how to make menus, cook dishes and mend
clothing.  Basic singlehood survival skills that SCA people are rife  
with!

niccolo difrancesco

Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:45:35 -0500
From: "Kingstaste" <kingstaste at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Cooking for Power
To: "'Cooks within the SCA'" <sca-cooks at lists.ansteorra.org>

<<< Your Majesty Gunthar, as the foodie that you are, have you appointed a
Royal Chef? Royal Food Taster? B&V? Any sort of culinary position within
your Court? >>>

One of our Kings auctioned off Royal Positions (fabricated, not actual
offices) for a Kingdom Fundraiser one year.  I remember Royal Food Taster
was one of them, along with Houndskeeper, Chamber Pot Chamberlain, that sort
of thing.

You should have a food taster, at least!

Christianna

From: "Logan" <Logan at ebonwoulfe.com>
Date: December 23, 2010 8:49:57 PM CST
To: <the-triskele-tavern at googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: The Triskele Tavern Central Florida SCA calendar

hey I raised over $900 for the Atlantian royal travel fund letting folks throw tomatoes at me while I was locked in the stocks I made!!!  back in the early 90’s.  the video is, well, something to see.  especially in slow motion.  8^(
 
wait........  perhaps thats not something to brag about....
 
logan

From: "Rurik" <rurikps at cox.net>
Date: December 25, 2010 9:23:14 AM CST
To: <the-triskele-tavern at googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: The Triskele Tavern Fund Raiser Ideas

About 23 years ago  I ran a fund raiser for the Kingdom Sheriff's Office (now Constables). I called it "Pie-a-Peer". Very simply, I hung a sheet with holes in it big enough for someone's face, then provided paper plates of whipped cream for people to throw at those faces. Obviously, it was the Peers whose faces were in the holes, but we also included the Kingdom Officers, and yes, I got "pied" as well as the Kingdom Sheriff (I wasn't a Peer yet). It was a great deal of fun and it did raise quite a bit of money. It's not period, but it certainly does draw a crowd!

$1.00 to throw a pie, $5.00 to walk up there and place the pie where you want it. The only question now is, who would be willing to stand there and take a pie for their Kingdom?

Just an old idea that still might work.

Rurik

----- Original Message ----- From: "Trish Kvamme" <ladyoftherose at hotmail.com>

In this season of great giving my mind naturally traveled to the thought of Kingdom Fundraising.

Trimaris has traditional fund raisers for things like war chest, regalia, etc. But as each cycle completes, things like regalia and Kingdom owned equipment can need repair or replacement.

Our Kingdom's Order of the Rose does much of this fundraising.  And much of the time the tournaments get put back hours because of meetings or tournaments running over time.

This being said, I thought hey...why not ask the populace and folks what kinds of fundraisers they would like to participate in?  Make it something new and shiney or something others can help or be involved in?  Something really fun?
Great ideas can come from anyone's inspiration!

Several of the Baronies do them successfully.  Does anyone on here have some
fun or amazing ideas to raise funds for Kingdom projects, war chests, regalia,
etc?

Larissa 

From: "Logan" <Logan at ebonwoulfe.com>
Date: December 25, 2010 10:13:34 AM CST
To: <the-triskele-tavern at googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: The Triskele Tavern Fund Raiser Ideas

throwing foodstuffs at other people certainly happened in Europe prior to
the 17th century.  at least I think.   ;^)

two things I have run, with great success, are gift basket auctions.  People
donate stuff, it gets put in "baskets" with other similar stuff, bidding
sheet goes out and people write in their bids throughout the weekend.  can
be a live auction, blind auction, online is also a possibility.

During my last reign we raffled off training hours with knights, laurels,
and notable teachers of various arts or sciences.  $1 tickets were sold at
events all over the kingdom, we set up a webpage which allowed people to buy
tickets online, and after three weeks I took each instructors bag of tickets
and had a child draw the winning ticket (or tickets as I donated two one
hour blocks).  We raised around $1500.  If someone donates a block and
nobody buys tickets for them I have a few simple solutions to protect them.

logan

-----Original Message-----
From: the-triskele-tavern at googlegroups.com
<<< About 23 years ago  I ran a fund raiser for the Kingdom Sheriff's Office
(now Constables). I called it "Pie-a-Peer". Very simply, I hung a sheet with
holes in it big enough for someone's face, then provided paper plates of
whipped cream for people to throw at those faces. Obviously, it was the
Peers whose faces were in the holes, but we also included the Kingdom
Officers, and yes, I got "pied" as well as the Kingdom Sheriff (I wasn't a
Peer yet). It was a great deal of fun and it did raise quite a bit of money.

It's not period, but it certainly does draw a crowd!

$1.00 to throw a pie, $5.00 to walk up there and place the pie where you
want it. The only question now is, who would be willing to stand there and
take a pie for their Kingdom?

Just an old idea that still might work.

Rurik >>>

From: "Logan" <Logan at ebonwoulfe.com>
Date: December 25, 2010 11:59:17 AM CST
To: <the-triskele-tavern at googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: The Triskele Tavern Fund Raiser Ideas

Yeah it worked out well.  i got some criticism when i came up with it from folks that felt peers, especially knights, should be giving their time away for free.  well of course we (peers) do and should.  but this presented a chance for serious one on one time.  it also allowed a bunch of newer fighters, hesitant to ask for time, a chance to train with that big scary knight guy.  one small fighting household bought about 100 tickets and selected which member would be best served by the blocks they won.
 
Some folks had specific hours.  For example: one hour of polearm training, one hour of spear training for an individual or unit, one hour of calligraphy training, glass bead making, etc.  it started with just the knights but i decided to ask some non-fighting instructors as well.  there was almost equal interest in both fighting and a&s.
 
logan
 
From: the-triskele-tavern at googlegroups.com 
>> I have done baskets but the time blocks is quite brilliant :)   L  
 > From: Logan at ebonwoulfe.com  
> throwing foodstuffs at other people certainly happened in europe prior to 
> the 17th century. at least I think. ;^) 
> 
 > two things i have run, with great success, are gift basket auctions. People
 > donate stuff, it gets put in "baskets" with other similar stuff, bidding
 > sheet goes out and people write in their bids throughout the weekend. Can
 > be a live auction, blind auction, online is also a possibility. 

From: Bill Tait <arwemakere@gmail.com>
Date: February 16, 2011 12:12:07 PM CST
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra@lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Gauging interest for a Cut Test BBQ

We recently had a fund-raiser where we tested medieval (esque) weapons
against more modern armor; a mid-80's Chevy Suburban. Parts were auctioned
off for the right to smash. Windows went quickly :) We raised about $500 on
the event, and "learned" a lot!

William Arwemakere

From: sjpaterson@EASTLINK.CA
Subject: Re: [CALONTIR] Calontir History Question (Singing)
Date: May 15, 2011 4:02:52 PM CDT
To: CALONTIR@listserv.unl.edu

<<< I would have to add, at Pennsic this past year,  many evenings there was more philosophy and bacon rather than bardic singing in the Living Room.  I met many out-of-kingdom gentles who stopped by becasue they were told of Calontir's singing tradition and they went away greatly disappointed.
 
Roselyn >>>

The known world stopping by to hear us sing happened at Gulf, too. We thought a collection box outside the PP dressed up like a jukebox so folks could make their "selections" (requests) might be a good soup kitchen fund-raiser.

Bess

Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:41:08 +1000
From: Paddy Neumann <pneu4425@mail.usyd.edu.au>
Subject: [Lochac] Camp setup assisstance
To: lochac@lochac.sca.org, colleges@lochac.sca.org
Cc: crispies@lochac.sca.org, ursulans@lochac.sca.org

Are you finding that your joints are starting to go?  Do you find  
setting up camp after driving *mumbelty*-eight hours to site a  
tiresome chore?  Do you simply want to relax, enjoy a cold beverage  
and the soup kitchen upon arrival, and not have to worry about putting  
up a tent?

Then, once again, do I have a deal for you!

The College of St Ursula, the oldest college in Lochac with active  
membership (suck it Blessed Herman, muster for College War and prove  
us wrong!), will be running a camp setup service this coming Rowany  
Festival.  There will be half a dozen of us on site from around 2pm,  
loitering outside the troll tent, waiting for any business to come  
along.  As more Collegians arrive, we will add to our numbers to cater  
for the increasing demand come late afternoon and dusk.  Should you  
not find us there, either ask the troll staff, as we might be busy, or  
check the tavern/colleges camp if it's late in the night.

The price has been decided on after discussion with the my fellow  
Ursulans at 10 gold the tent.  If you wish us to set up other stuff  
for you, and/or unpack a ute/trailer/four wheel drive, that shall  
increase the cost to the modest sum of 20 gold.  For more complicated  
projects, such as multiple tents, household pavillions or for a family  
discount, I will cheerfully negotiate a fair price.  There will be a 5  
gold surcharge for any work carried out after sundown, as you need  
good night vision for that and carrots don't come cheap these days,  
not like how it used to be, back when a dollar was worth something.

As for the destination of the money, half will go to the college(s) of  
the helper(s), and half will go to the helpers themselves.  That's  
right, I'm running this like I run the Martyr Auction; for the benefit  
of all the Colleges of Lochac.  St Andronicus, I'm looking at you!  I  
will be keeping records of who has been helping with what task, and  
will pay the correct collegians and the represented colleges  
appropriately.  This way all the colleges get a bit more cash and the  
collegians get some more booze money.  Oh, and that all important  
networking thing, meeting new and interesting people and the like, but  
mainly the booze.

So, in summary;

WHAT:  Campsite setup
WHEN:  Thursday 2pm-10pm/whenever we get too drunk to swing a hammer  
safely, whichever comes last
WHERE:  Meet at the Troll Tent/Tavern, then we'll come to your campsite.
HOW MUCH:    $10 per tent, $20 for tent and unpacking a vehicle, $5  
Carrot Surcharge for Nocturnal Activity, more complicated tasks by  
negotiation
WHY:  'Cos the collegians are idle and sober, when they could be busy,  
drunk, meeting new people or some combination of the above.  Also,  
Colleges always like support, and it's best when that support is  
reciprocated.

I trust that you find my plan to your liking, that you use and  
recommend Honest Paddy's Discount Packmules (Look for the swans!), and  
that you remember that I remain,

Padraig Lowther

From: Jean Paul de Sens <jeanpauldesens at gmail.com>
Date: June 22, 2012 3:22:11 PM CDT
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] raising funds for the shire

<<< What do different groups use to help raise money for various things?

Salvador Ordoñez
Adlersruhe Seneschal >>>

One thing we've done in Mooneschadowe is talk local restaurants.  If like
many groups do, you go out for a group dinner following an activity,
differing restaurants might offer something back to you for guaranteed
business...

For example, Mooneschadowe goes to Mazzio's after meetings, and if we
collect receipts, and send them to the corporate offices, Mazzio's will
give us back 15% of our groups receipts once per month.

They used to do it weekly (although only at 10%), and for a while we were
collecting $50-$80 per month, mainly because we had some awesome people
who'd always turn the receipts in.

We are still getting $20-$30 per month, and every little bit helps.

JP

From: David Lathrop <dblathrop at yahoo.com>
Date: June 22, 2012 3:44:29 PM CDT
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] raising funds for the shire

Pizza Inn or Pizza Hut will allow non profit groups to serve pizza in their restaurant for 2 hours and a percentage (20%?) of the proceeds go to your group. Fun to do in garb!!

HE Elisabeth
Bordermarch

From: Hillary Greenslade <hillaryrg at yahoo.com>
To: salvadorthespaniard at gmail.com; ansteorra <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org> 
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] raising funds for the shire

Silent Auctions,  Live Auctions,  Raffle for something valuable or really spiffy (Helm, Stain Glass, Tent),  Bake Sales,  Pass the Hat for donations, sell services for a donation (honest work such as hosting a feast for another group, or setting up camps at Gulf Wars).  Taverns - could be limitations on alcohol use/serving, check with kingdom on guidelines.  
 
If the fund raiser is for non-SCA purposes, the moneys are not allowed to be in an SCA account or filtered through one, check with your Exchequer.  If for an SCA purpose, such as supporting the shire coffers, then donations can be directed/made-out-to the shire account - AND are tax deductible to the donor, per my understanding, as the SCA is a 501c3 organization. 
 
Hillary

From: Bill Tait <arwemakere at gmail.com>
Date: February 16, 2011 12:12:07 PM CST
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Gauging interest for a Cut Test BBQ

We recently had a fund-raiser where we tested medieval (esque) weapons
against more modern armor; a mid-80's Chevy Suburban. Parts were auctioned
off for the right to smash. Windows went quickly :) We raised about $500 on
the event, and "learned" a lot!

William Arwemakere

From: sjpaterson at EASTLINK.CA
Subject: Re: [CALONTIR] Calontir History Question (Singing)
Date: May 15, 2011 4:02:52 PM CDT
To: CALONTIR at listserv.unl.edu

<<< I would have to add, at Pennsic this past year,  many evenings there was more philosophy and bacon rather than bardic singing in the Living Room.  I met many out-of-kingdom gentles who stopped by becasue they were told of Calontir's singing tradition and they went away greatly disappointed.
 
Roselyn >>>

The known world stopping by to hear us sing happened at Gulf, too. We thought a collection box outside the PP dressed up like a jukebox so folks could make their "selections" (requests) might be a good soup kitchen fund-raiser.

Bess

Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:41:08 +1000
From: Paddy Neumann <pneu4425 at mail.usyd.edu.au>
Subject: [Lochac] Camp setup assisstance
To: lochac at lochac.sca.org, colleges at lochac.sca.org
Cc: crispies at lochac.sca.org, ursulans at lochac.sca.org

Are you finding that your joints are starting to go?  Do you find  
setting up camp after driving *mumbelty*-eight hours to site a  
tiresome chore?  Do you simply want to relax, enjoy a cold beverage  
and the soup kitchen upon arrival, and not have to worry about putting  
up a tent?

Then, once again, do I have a deal for you!

The College of St Ursula, the oldest college in Lochac with active  
membership (suck it Blessed Herman, muster for College War and prove  
us wrong!), will be running a camp setup service this coming Rowany  
Festival.  There will be half a dozen of us on site from around 2pm,  
loitering outside the troll tent, waiting for any business to come  
along.  As more Collegians arrive, we will add to our numbers to cater  
for the increasing demand come late afternoon and dusk.  Should you  
not find us there, either ask the troll staff, as we might be busy, or  
check the tavern/colleges camp if it's late in the night.

The price has been decided on after discussion with the my fellow  
Ursulans at 10 gold the tent.  If you wish us to set up other stuff  
for you, and/or unpack a ute/trailer/four wheel drive, that shall  
increase the cost to the modest sum of 20 gold.  For more complicated  
projects, such as multiple tents, household pavillions or for a family  
discount, I will cheerfully negotiate a fair price.  There will be a 5  
gold surcharge for any work carried out after sundown, as you need  
good night vision for that and carrots don't come cheap these days,  
not like how it used to be, back when a dollar was worth something.

As for the destination of the money, half will go to the college(s) of  
the helper(s), and half will go to the helpers themselves.  That's  
right, I'm running this like I run the Martyr Auction; for the benefit  
of all the Colleges of Lochac.  St Andronicus, I'm looking at you!  I  
will be keeping records of who has been helping with what task, and  
will pay the correct collegians and the represented colleges  
appropriately.  This way all the colleges get a bit more cash and the  
collegians get some more booze money.  Oh, and that all important  
networking thing, meeting new and interesting people and the like, but  
mainly the booze.

So, in summary;

WHAT:  Campsite setup
WHEN:  Thursday 2pm-10pm/whenever we get too drunk to swing a hammer  
safely, whichever comes last
WHERE:  Meet at the Troll Tent/Tavern, then we'll come to your campsite.
HOW MUCH:    $10 per tent, $20 for tent and unpacking a vehicle, $5  
Carrot Surcharge for Nocturnal Activity, more complicated tasks by  
negotiation
WHY:  'Cos the collegians are idle and sober, when they could be busy,  
drunk, meeting new people or some combination of the above.  Also,  
Colleges always like support, and it's best when that support is  
reciprocated.

I trust that you find my plan to your liking, that you use and  
recommend Honest Paddy's Discount Packmules (Look for the swans!), and  
that you remember that I remain,

Padraig Lowther

From: Jean Paul de Sens <jeanpauldesens@gmail.com>
Date: June 22, 2012 3:22:11 PM CDT
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra@lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] raising funds for the shire

One thing we've done in Mooneschadowe is talk local restaurants.  If like many groups do, you go out for a group dinner following an activity, differing restaurants might offer something back to you for guaranteed business...

For example, Mooneschadowe goes to Mazzio's after meetings, and if we
collect receipts, and send them to the corporate offices, Mazzio's will
give us back 15% of our groups receipts once per month.

They used to do it weekly (although only at 10%), and for a while we were collecting $50-$80 per month, mainly because we had some awesome people who'd always turn the receipts in.

We are still getting $20-$30 per month, and every little bit helps.

JP
Qui mieux fait, mieux vault.

From: David Lathrop <dblathrop@yahoo.com>
Date: June 22, 2012 3:44:29 PM CDT
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra@lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] raising funds for the shire

Pizza Inn or Pizza Hut will allow non profit groups to serve pizza in their restaurant for 2 hours and a percentage(20%?) of the proceeds go to your group. Fun to do in garb!!

HE Elisabeth
Bordermarch

From: Hillary Greenslade <hillaryrg@yahoo.com>
To: salvadorthespaniard@gmail.com; ansteorra <ansteorra@lists.ansteorra.org> 
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] raising funds for the shire

Silent Auctions, Live Auctions, Raffle for something valuable or really spiffy (Helm, Stain Glass, Tent), Bake Sales, Pass the Hat for donations, sell services for a donation (honest work such as hosting a feast for another group, or setting up camps at Gulf Wars).  Taverns - could be limitations on alcohol use/serving, check with kingdom on guidelines.  
 
If the fund raiser is for non-SCA purposes, the moneys are not allowed to be in an SCA account or filtered through one, check with your Exchequer.  If for an SCA purpose, such as supporting the shire coffers, then donations can be directed/made-out-to the shire account - AND are tax deductible to the donor, per my understanding, as the SCA is a 501c3 organization. 
 
Good luck, Hillary

Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2013 17:23:58 +1200
From: tamara at suncrow.com
Subject: Re: [Lochac] Mendicant Friar experience at Pennsic
To: "The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list"
	<lochac at lochac.sca.org>

<<< I do have these (unfortunately, old) files in the Florilegium and
would love to have more.
per-insanity-msg (30K) 4/17/08 Insane personas, insanity in period.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/PERSONAS/per-insanity-msg.html

per-lepers-msg (9K) 2/23/01 Stories of using leper personas.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/PERSONAS/per-lepers-msg.html >>>

Kjartan and I did the leper thing one Pennsic.  It was to raise money 
for the Chirurgeons, so we only did it one day.  We wore rags and bells 
and wrapped ourselves in bandages and moaned "Outcast!  Unlean!" a lot.  
Our friend Guillaume had a Hospitaller persona, so he was our minder, 
and alternated between playing the part and explaining what we were 
raising money for.  Some people didn't get it and just gave us the hairy 
eyeball.  Some people laughed and gave us money.  Some people got into 
it with either "Oh, poor souls!  God bless and here's some alms" or 
crying out in alarm/cursing us and crossing the road to avoid us.  One 
guy made a good show of shielding his gentle lady from our corruption.  
I forget how much we raised in the end, but it was good fun.

Kazimira

From: Jennifer Moody <botinator24 at GMAIL.COM>
Subject: [CALONTIR] Fyrdraca Archery Shoot at Lilies
Date: May 30, 2014 11:52:20 AM CDT
To: CALONTIR at listserv.unl.edu

Have you ever wanted to shoot from a Viking longboat? The Bee Hive Five (Lady Alessandra de Piro, Lady Cecilia de Gatisbury, Lady Emeline de Moulineaux, Mistress Rahil al-Sirhaan, & Sir Robert Brockman) and the crew of the Fyrdraca, have joined forces to bring you this unique opportunity to do something exciting while raising funds for two worthy causes. The cost is $30 (cash only please) to shoot one round of 6 arrows. All money will be split evenly between the Fyrdraca Preservation fund and the Lilies Archery fund. The boat will take 15 archers per raiding party, on a maximum of 3 voyages. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served, basis. Tickets can also be purchased Friday night of Lilies at Troll. If you are coming in on Saturday or Sunday, tickets can still be purchased (if available), but you will have to find one of us. If tickets are not sold out, you can buy them at the time of the shoot. 

The shoot is the first Sunday at Lilies, starting at 4:00 pm. 

****SOME IMPORTANT DETAILS: Participants need to be 15 years and older and able to enter/exit/row the Fyrdraca. Please bring arrows appropriate for a 3D shoot. Also, participants need to consider how to store their bow & arrows while rowing. Because of the rowing motion, amount of people on board, and water in the boat, the bow cannot be laid down while rowing.

Lady Cecilia de Gatisbury

From: "katherine kerr" <vicki@webcentre.co.nz>
To: lochac@lochac.sca.org
Date: February 2, 2015 at 3:21:26 PM CST
Subject: [Lochac] Tapestry Tour: Buy A Dag, Lochac Cookbook

Support the AS50 Known World Tapestry Tour and secure your place in history with your very own armorial dag, to be displayed at Tapestry events (March-April 2016).

Just $5 will secure your choice of a hand-painted device, arms, badge or charge on an A5-sized rectangular canvas dag, along with the year you joined the SCA. These will be joined together to provide a colourful display at Tapestry Tour venues in AS50, and donated for Festival and Crescent Isles uses thereafter.

Buy one for a loved one, ensure your group has great armorial presence, plaster your arms across the landscape, or just get one to help the Tapestry Tour celebrate the creativity and artistry of the people of Lochac in AS50.

Crescent Islanders saw the first batch of dags displayed at Canterbury Faire; additional orders and payments from Crescent Islanders can be sent directly to katherine kerr. See details here:

http://sg.sca.org.nz/events/KWT/projects.htm

Continentals can place cash orders with katherine kerr at Festival.
Also available at Festival Market, the Lochac Cookbook -- 32 pages of recipies and reminiscences from across the Kingdom, honouring our culinary history. Just $10, proceeds going to the AS50 Tapestry Tour. Pies and pasties, mouth-watering main dishes and delicious desserts -- there's a goodly selection of recipes and tips from Lochac's finest cooks, as well as fond memories of feasts from days gone by.

To ensure you get a copy, contact katherine kerr by MARCH 9 to have a reserved copy waiting for you at Festival. Otherwise take your chances!
And if you don't know about the Tapestry Tour, which will see displays of the 100-foot-long embroidered history of the Known World at Festival and Southron Gaard's Baronial Anniversary in 2016, check it out here:
http://sg.sca.org.nz/events/KWT/index.htm
Enthusiastically yours,
katherine kerr
AS50 Tapestry Tour Steward
P.S. I'd be grateful if people could pass this on to appropriate lists/social media outlets, so more people can hear about the dags, cookbook and the tour.

=====================================
katherine kerr of the Hermitage, in the Crescent Isles,
Barony of Southron Gaard, Kingdom of Lochac
http://webcentre.co.nz/kk

Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:35:47 -0500
From: Lara Coutinho via Atlantia <atlantia@seahorse.atlantia.sca.org>
To: atlantia@seahorse.atlantia.sca.org, keep@windmastershill.org
Subject: [MR] Wine Tasting Party gift basket in silent auction at
	YMIR!

Like wine? Like playing in persona?  How about a wine tasting party scoped
to your persona?

Wine from centuries old wineries in the country of your choice...
A wine expert leading you through tasting 6 different wines and bringing
you a world of wine education...
A group of your chosen friends around you, as many as you like, enjoying
these wines and the education with you and praising you for your good taste
and skill at entertaining...
All because you won the silent auction at Ymir!

Yes, there will be a silent auction at Ymir next Saturday, February 28th,
in the fine Barony of Windmasters' Hill for a wine tasting party donated by
the generous people at Wines for Humanity (http://winesforhumanity.com) , a non profit group that works to fight homelessness. So, you not only get to
revel in the wine your persona would have had, but you get to fight
homelessness, help raise money for the SCA, and look fabulous doing it!

Is one wine party not enough?  Ok, we'll auction off TWO WINE PARTIES!
We will have TWO wine parties to auction off at YMIR!  Yes, two wine
parties will be available in two separate silent auctions, and yes...
there's more...

Each wine party will be encased in a beautiful gift basket that includes 2
hand blown wine goblets by two magnificent glass artists from the Barony of
Windmaster's Hill!  Our own Master Nikulai Ivanovitch and Lady Marian the
Red (with some help from their teachers at http://fireflyhotglass.net) have
made 2 wine glasses EACH to donate to these magnificent gift baskets!

Additional wine accessories are included in each gift basket including an
empty but beautifully decorated wine bottle, a wine bottle topper with air
pump, and wine glass charms.

The donations pledged from one gift basket will go to the Atlantia Royal
Travel Fund and the other basket's pledge will go to the Barony of
Windmasters' Hill.

*These gift baskets are treasures to be shared, so groups of friends are
encouraged to plan together to make a bid with pooled resources.*  Just the
wine parties alone donated by the Wines for Humanity organization have a
value of over $400 each, so the starting bids for each basket will begin at
$75.  The wine education scoped to your persona, the hand made wine
glasses, and the knowledge that you are supporting your fellow SCAdians
with your donation are of course, priceless.

Please contact Sophia the Orange using "orange AT indy DOT net" to ask any
questions about the auctions or to invite her to your party. Visit the big
hall at Ymir to make your bid!

(Rest assured that legal concerns have been considered by numerous officers
and have posed no impediments.)

See you this Saturday!
Lady Sophia "Wine Snob Wannabe" The Orange

To: "Gleann Abhann (mail list) (via Stefan li Rous)" <gleannabhann@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Libations and Beautification Fundraiser at Spring Crown List
Posted by: "James Aulds" chicory@gmail.com kafcav
Date: Wed May 13, 2015 8:17 am ((PDT))

As announced at TOC and on the Kingdom FB page, we yet again will be taking
20 dollar donations for commemorative glassware just like we did at the
last crown list, the design this year was done by THL  Jorhildr and all
profits raised will go to the GA 10th libations and beautification fund for
various adult drinks and cool things at that event.

what do you get if you are one of the lucky 144 that manage to snag one of
these glasses? you get to drink from our tent a selection of Mimosas, Rum
punch, ale and cider during crown list. from procession to semi finals, and
then after if we still have anything left. we are bringing even more fluids
than we did to the last crown list, and we did not run out at that one.

more info and photo of the glass can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152948873355345&set=gm.10152961079789582&type=1&theater

Master James, Baroness Medb, Mistress Sarah

<the end>